We conduct rigorous and innovative research of non-pharmacological interventions for mental and physical well-being.
Center for Wellness Research and Training
Our Vision
To improve mental and physical well-being at the population level by establishing an evidence base for wellness interventions that will inform inclusive policies and guidelines for standard of care practice and treatments.
Our Team
Our Center is comprised of a team of innovative integrative health researchers and expert research administrators.
Current Studies
We are actively running rigorous studies funded by the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, and Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about our studies, or if you are interested in participating, click the link below.
Publications
Our published work reflects advancements in knowledge across a range of scientific and clinical domains, including mindfulness, depression, health disparities, cancer survivorship, and chronic pain.
In the Press
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In the Press ⋆
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Dr. Shallcross spoke with the New York Times about the importance and health benefits of leaning into negative emotions.
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Dr. Shallcross was interviewed by Crains Cleveland about the need for more diverse studies of integrative medicine interventions, including acupuncture, meditation, yoga, and energy-restoring reiki.
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Dr. Tankha was was a guest on the Health Report podcast where she spoke about our Center’s clinical trial on virtual yoga for low back pain.
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Dr. Saper was interviewed by NPR about his clinical trial on virtual yoga for low back pain.
Current Grant Funding
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Dr. Amanda Shallcross: (R01) Feasibility and Acceptability of Telephone-delivered MBCT for Migraine and Depression (FATE-MD)
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Dr. Robert Saper: (UG3/UH3) Tai Chi for Knee Osteoarthritis: An Embedded Pragmatic Trial
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Dr. Chelsea Siwik
K23 Career Development Award: A Daily, Digital Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Depressive Symptoms After Serious Illness
Loan Repayment Program: Advancing Clinical Research in Integrative Health and Mind-Body Interventionsn goes here
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Dr. Amanda Shallcross: Bringing Healthy Meals and Nutrition Education to Underserved Communities: A Randomized Pilot
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The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio
Dr. Jacob Hill: Community engagment in the development of an abbreviated Mindfulness-Based Cogntive Therapy intervention fo depression in older African American/Black breast cancer survivors
“Wellness treatments like mind-body interventions and nutritional medicine are promising approaches that are used by millions of Americans. Urgently needed, however, are rigorous studies to help us to understand the evidence for their effects.
— Amanda Shallcross, ND, MPH, Director of the Wellness Center for Research and Training